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Diamond F1

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Diamond F1

Eggplant

Solanum melongena 'Diamond F1'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 9–12
  • 70 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 24" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    A premium hybrid eggplant that produces large, glossy black fruits with exceptional flavor and texture. This vigorous variety is bred for consistent production and disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. The fruits maintain their quality longer on the plant and have tender, creamy flesh with minimal seeds.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil temperature is consistently above 60°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 10-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, mosaic virus, phomopsis blight.